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Do you think you can’t become a pilot due to a past medical issue? You might be surprised at what can and cannot affect your medical. Today we will discuss why you should not let a past medical issue prevent you from pursuing your dream of becoming a pilot. If you want to ask a … Continue reading ACP371 Don’t Let Past Medical Issues Prevent You From Pursuing Your Dream! → The post ACP3...

  Today we answer a question concerning airline career programs. They come with many names including pathway, flow-through, gateway, destinations, and many more. In this episode, I will try to explain the benefits and challenges of these programs coming up next. If you want to ask a question visit:  http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com  Sponsor...

What is it like to be a crew member commuting to work? Whether you are a pilot, flight attendant, mechanic, or other work group that is able to commute to work there are both challenges and benefits to commuting. In this episode, we will define the term commuting as it relates to an aviation career … Continue reading ACP369 Commuting Pros and Cons → The post ACP369 Commuting Pros and C...

After decades of counseling pilots, I have seen many people ruin a great career through their actions and posts on social media. Today we want to help you avoid the pitfalls of social media and give advice on how you can recover from a social media blunder. Joining me today is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla … Continue reading ACP368 How Social Media Can Ruin Your Career → The post ACP...

Many listeners ask if they can afford to change careers and become pilots. To answer this question I prepared this presentation to discuss how much pilots make and if a change makes sense for you. If you want to ask a question visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by … Continue reading...

Has your medical been deferred or do you fear having a deferral? Well, fret no more. Today I have with me aviation attorney Chris Pezalla to discuss deferrals and how to navigate your way through the FAA process of successfully obtaining your medical. If you want to ask a question visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor: This episode … Continue reading ACP366 Your Medica...

If you are preparing for a check ride at the airline or you are preparing for your private pilot check ride we all have similar challenges from an academic and psychological standpoint. Today I have with me Seth Lake, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner to discuss how to successfully pass your check ride If you … Continue reading ACP365 Pass Your Checkride with Examiner Seth Lake → The po...

In today’s episode, we speak with Nate Mitich an inspirational aviator who has a special announcement about his aviation career he made during Sun N Fun. Nate is the pilot who was building hours in his airplane and traced a Christmas tree over the state of Florida. If you want to ask a question visit … Continue reading ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun 2023 → The post ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun...

In today’s episode, we discuss the truth about Airline schedules and pilot earnings. This comes from feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and from the YouTube Channel Comments. If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Patrons Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: Thank you to our Patrons for paying it forward and giving away free scholarship guides every mo...

For the past 20 years, I have been asked to explain THE Pilot Shortage as if it was a thing. The truth of the matter is we have had shortages and  If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund … Continue reading ACP362 Pilot Shortage Explained: 202...

Is an airline career not for you? Want the freedom a business gives you? You should consider becoming an Aviation Entrepreneur. Joining me today to discuss aviation entrepreneurship is Eric Crump Director of The Aerospace Center For Excellence. If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: “Tailwind Waymakers...

ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old? In today’s episode, we answer the question “What is the best path from zero to hero? If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. … Continue reading ACP360 What Is...

Today I answer the question: “Would my time be better spent simply buying a plane and flying?” Sponsor: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or want to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org ” Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers … Continue reading ACP359 Would my time...

Today we answer the question: “ Can you have a side hustle as a musician and be a pilot?” answer your questions. Sponsor: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, … Continue reading ACP358 Music as A Side Hustle To My Flying Job and other questi...

Today we have a special guest Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers. Their mission is to help those who want to pursue careers in aviation but struggle due to the high entry costs. They are a nonprofit organization focused on helping fund aviation dreams. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on … Continue reading ACP357 Challenges Of Paying For Your Flight Training with Dustin Davis o...

Click Here To Watch This Episode On YouTube But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Listener Comment on YouTube: Question From Video: Time Or Money. What Is More Important For … Continue reading ACP356 What Degree Do I Need To B...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question: What was it like to be a flight attendant during the Golden Age Of Flying? I have flown with many former TWA flight attendants and found them to be very professional and passionate about their jobs. I have always wondered … Continue reading ACP355 True Tales From The Golden Ag...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we focus on how to successfully bid on your airline schedule. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/...

ACP353 Degree Vs Flight Time: What Is More Important? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the importance of a degree vs Flight Time. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you … Continue reading ACP353 Degree Vs Flight Time: What Is Mo...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the lifestyle of a 767 Cargo Pilot with Josh Meznarich. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. … Continue reading ACP352 Li...

Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAKempdiyWQ But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/ Listener Mail: One of our listeners asked what they should do if they reach their aviat...

In today’s episode we answer the question: Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth the effort? If you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/ Listener Mail: Motivation from a Canad...

Joining me today is Arpad Szakal, author of the article Turbulence Ahead: What the ’Great Resignation’ means for the Aviation Industry. I am excited to talk to Arpad about this article and discuss the future of hiring in the aviation industry. Arpad Szakal is a Principal Consultant at Cormis Partners with experience delivering senior-level searches … Continue reading ACP349 Turbulence Ahead:...

Joining me today is Russ Roslewski, Co-Host of Stuck Mic AvCast. He has taken the next step in his aviation career and secured a job as a Flight Inspection Pilot for a government agency. Russ is a very experienced pilot, former Air Traffic Controller, Air Force Veteran, and accomplished flight instructor. I am excited to … Continue reading ACP348 Flying As A Flight Inspection Pilot with Russ...

Joining me today is Mary (Julieta) Triana Vasquez better known as https://www.instagram.com/capijulieta/ on Instagram. I have been following Mary’s career for many years and she is one of the best examples of how persistence in your aviation career can pay dividends. As an immigrant from South America, she came to the United States, learned the … Continue reading ACP347 From Housekeeper to J...